Obituary of Charles Robert New

Oolitic Charles Robert Bob New, 93, of Oolitic, died at 3:45 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at his residence. Born February 22, 1919 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of James and Fannie (Harvey) New. He married Elizabeth Hollars on July 4, 1946 and she preceded him in death on March 14, 2011. He retired after forty-five years as sales manager and vice president of Indiana Limestone. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WW II. He attended New Life Trinity Holiness Tabernacle in Bedford and was a member of the Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Survivors include one son, Barry New and wife, Mary Lou of Bedford; one daughter, Rita Barnes and husband, Dean of Oolitic; a brother, James R. New of Bedford; five grandchildren, Shannon (Jeannie) Barnes, Melissa (Brad) Weilbaker, Brandon (Cybil) New, Braxton Barnes and Heather Barnes; nine great grandchildren, Megan Barnes, Josie Barnes, Brittani Weilbaker, Braden Weilbaker, Brynliegh Barnes, Sadie Barnes, Addie Ward, Brilynn Weilbaker, Isaac New, Leigh-Ann and Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers, Fred, Clifford and Donald New; one sister, Jewel Anne New and a grandson, Robert Dax New. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 16th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Mark Brock officiating. Burial will follow in the Hilltop Cemetery in Avoca where military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 15th and from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Thursday, August 16th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.